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The Tales of Dunk and Egg #1
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Действие повести происходит за девяносто лет до начала событий «Песни Огня и Льда». Главный герой — оруженосец Дунк, присвоив себе рыцарское имя, принимает участие в турнире и становится причиной трагических событий, приведших к изменению наследования внутри династии Таргариенов.
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First published January 1, 1998
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George R.R. Martin
1,506 books119k followersGeorge Raymond Richard "R.R." Martin was born September 20, 1948, in Bayonne, New Jersey. His father was Raymond Collins Martin, a longshoreman, and his mother was Margaret Brady Martin. He has two sisters, Darleen Martin Lapinski and Janet Martin Patten.
Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. He began writing very young, selling monster stories to other neighborhood children for pennies, dramatic readings included. Later he became a comic book fan and collector in high school, and began to write fiction for comic fanzines (amateur fan magazines). Martin's first professional sale was made in 1970 at age 21: The Hero, sold to Galaxy, published in February, 1971 issue. Other sales followed.
In 1970 Martin received a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, graduating summa cum laude. He went on to complete a M.S. in Journalism in 1971, also from Northwestern.
As a conscientious objector, Martin did alternative service 1972-1974 with VISTA, attached to Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation. He also directed chess tournaments for the Continental Chess Association from 1973-1976, and was a Journalism instructor at Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa, from 1976-1978. He wrote part-time throughout the 1970s while working as a VISTA Volunteer, chess director, and teacher.
In 1975 he married Gale Burnick. They divorced in 1979, with no children. Martin became a full-time writer in 1979. He was writer-in-residence at Clarke College from 1978-79.
Moving on to Hollywood, Martin signed on as a story editor for Twilight Zone at CBS Television in 1986. In 1987 Martin became an Executive Story Consultant for Beauty and the Beast at CBS. In 1988 he became a Producer for Beauty and the Beast, then in 1989 moved up to Co-Supervising Producer. He was Executive Producer for Doorways, a pilot which he wrote for Columbia Pictures Television, which was filmed during 1992-93.
Martin's present home is Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (he was South-Central Regional Director 1977-1979, and Vice President 1996-1998), and of Writers' Guild of America, West.
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Martin attended Mary Jane Donohoe School and Marist High School. He began writing very young, selling monster stories to other neighborhood children for pennies, dramatic readings included. Later he became a comic book fan and collector in high school, and began to write fiction for comic fanzines (amateur fan magazines). Martin's first professional sale was made in 1970 at age 21: The Hero, sold to Galaxy, published in February, 1971 issue. Other sales followed.
In 1970 Martin received a B.S. in Journalism from Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois, graduating summa cum laude. He went on to complete a M.S. in Journalism in 1971, also from Northwestern.
As a conscientious objector, Martin did alternative service 1972-1974 with VISTA, attached to Cook County Legal Assistance Foundation. He also directed chess tournaments for the Continental Chess Association from 1973-1976, and was a Journalism instructor at Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa, from 1976-1978. He wrote part-time throughout the 1970s while working as a VISTA Volunteer, chess director, and teacher.
In 1975 he married Gale Burnick. They divorced in 1979, with no children. Martin became a full-time writer in 1979. He was writer-in-residence at Clarke College from 1978-79.
Moving on to Hollywood, Martin signed on as a story editor for Twilight Zone at CBS Television in 1986. In 1987 Martin became an Executive Story Consultant for Beauty and the Beast at CBS. In 1988 he became a Producer for Beauty and the Beast, then in 1989 moved up to Co-Supervising Producer. He was Executive Producer for Doorways, a pilot which he wrote for Columbia Pictures Television, which was filmed during 1992-93.
Martin's present home is Santa Fe, New Mexico. He is a member of Science Fiction & Fantasy Writers of America (he was South-Central Regional Director 1977-1979, and Vice President 1996-1998), and of Writers' Guild of America, West.
http://us.macmillan.com/author/george...
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July 1, 2014
This short story is so refreshing after the marathon that is ASOIAF. When I read this the first time, I had just finished up the first 5 books in a row. I was completely exhausted and not interested in reading anything else anytime soon. About a week went by and I found my curiosity about these prequel short stories couldn't be put at bay any longer.
In The Hedge Knight, we meet Dunk and Egg and go on a journey with them to a tourney. While the original books are absolutely amazing, they can be quite overwhelming at times. In comparison, this short story was full of sunshine, happiness and rainbows. I loved getting to meet a full family of Targaryens and experience Westeros while it wasn't in the middle of war. If you have finished the ASOIAF series, this short story is a must-read!
In The Hedge Knight, we meet Dunk and Egg and go on a journey with them to a tourney. While the original books are absolutely amazing, they can be quite overwhelming at times. In comparison, this short story was full of sunshine, happiness and rainbows. I loved getting to meet a full family of Targaryens and experience Westeros while it wasn't in the middle of war. If you have finished the ASOIAF series, this short story is a must-read!
September 1, 2025
And so my GRRM binging journey begins, and what a place to start. The Hedge Knight is such a wonderful story to begin with and you cannot help but adore Dunk and Egg, and feel excitement at what lays ahead...
August 6, 2013
I have to say that comic books, which are sometimes called graphic novels now, have become more sophisticated. Writers like Moore, Gaiman and Miller, among others, have brought complex and dark realism.
THE HEDGE KNIGHT is more of a medieval knight's tale with a great deal of enriched history to a fantasy world of great complexity.
In this tale, a knight with no lord to follow joins a tourney in the hopes of securing fame and fortune (i.e. winners in medieval tourneys sometimes got to keep the armor and horses of opponents which would be the value of a house today). He falls for a female woman who is being beat up by a man and his hirelings. After defeating them, he discovers him to be the grandson of the high king and in these regions it's death to touch such royalty.
His only hope is a trial by combat, and, in the tradition of their seven gods, there will be 7 on each side. The hedge knight must then find 6 others to fight in his name when he has absolutely no reputation.
If you have read neither, I would recommend the George Martin novelette first and then compare it to the comic.
Enjoy!
ARTISTIC PRESENTATION: B plus to A minus; CHARACTERS/DIALOGUE: A minus; STORY/PLOTTING/EDITING: B plus to A minus; WESTEROS FOCUS: A minus; ACTION SCENES: B to B plus; OVERALL GRADE: A minus; WHEN READ: last read mid 2011 (third time).
February 13, 2022
عمل اخر من اعمال جورج ر.ر. مارتن فى عالمه الخلاب عالم ويستروس الجميل الملئ بالمؤامرات و الدسائس و كل الخدع الحربية التى احيانا لا تقف اشياء مثل الشرف و النبل عائق امامها .
When it came to George R.R.Martin stories in Westores , u can easily expect conspiracies and intrigues that sometimes things such as honor and nobility don't stand impediment to them .
الاخ جورج ر.ر.مارتن هنا فاجأنى مثلما فاجأ الجميع انه استطاع انهاء قصة اخيرا بل و تخلى عن دمويته المشهور بها فى قتله شخصياته الرئيسية و انتهت القصل ب مقتل 2 فقط فى 100 صفحة و هذا عجيب و غريب بالنسبة للاخ جورج .
Finally u can see a story in Westores with an ending and surprisingly with just 2 kills ! so not bloody too and that's so rare .
الان فى عالم اخر عالم مغامرات الفارس "دنك" و المرافق له " إيج " هذا الطفل العنيد المشاغب الملئ بالاسرار و المفاجات .
دنك الطويل كان قد تم ذكره عل لسان جوفرى فى صراع العروش انه من الفرسان الاقوياء الذى كان له صيت فى عصره و استطاع ان يصبح بسبب نبله و شجاعته من الفرسان الذى استحقوا مكانتهم فى كتاب " كتاب الاخوان " المتعلق ب كل العظماء الذين انضموا الى حراس الملوك و لكن هذا فى قصة اخرى لاننا هنا نتكلم عن بدايته فقط .
احداث القصة القصيرة بدات قبل 100 عام من احداث صراع العروش اثناء ما كان التارجريان فى الحكم و لكن بلا تنانين لانتهائهم بعد الحرب الكبيرة التى سميت ب "رقصة التنانين " و الذى بها انتهت معظم التنانين ب قتلهم .
The story events in century before the known game of thrones events while the Targarians were in power, but without dragons after most of them died in " Dance of the Dragons war " .
القصة تدور حول دنك الذى يريد ان يثبت نفسه ك فارس جدير بالاحترام ف يتجه الى " آشفورد " لديخل فى مسابقة مبارزة مع فرسان من العائلات الكبرى و فى طريقة بقابل الفتى "إيج" و يتخذه كمرافق له و تبدا الاحداث عندما يصل هناك و يقع فى مشكلة عند الاعتداء على احد امراء التارجريان ليقع تحت المحاكمة و تبدا الاحداث فى اخذ منعطف دموى لكن به خيانة و شرف و صداقة و نبل بين الفرسان توضح معنى ان تكون فارس محافظ عل نذورك .
The story is about Dunk, who wants to prove himself as a worthy knight so He heads to Ashford to enter a duel competition with knights from great families , in his way he meets Egg and takes him as his squire , When Aerion Targarian attack some poor people , Dunk stood up to him and that lead to a trial and events begin to take a bloody turn .
Story about betrayal , honor , friendship and nobility that proves the meaning of being a true knight.
قصص ممتعة جدا و لا تخلو من المفاجأت و الخيانة كما هو الحال فى ويستروس دائماً .
So exciting about this adventures and Ser Duncan the Tall .
When it came to George R.R.Martin stories in Westores , u can easily expect conspiracies and intrigues that sometimes things such as honor and nobility don't stand impediment to them .
الاخ جورج ر.ر.مارتن هنا فاجأنى مثلما فاجأ الجميع انه استطاع انهاء قصة اخيرا بل و تخلى عن دمويته المشهور بها فى قتله شخصياته الرئيسية و انتهت القصل ب مقتل 2 فقط فى 100 صفحة و هذا عجيب و غريب بالنسبة للاخ جورج .
Finally u can see a story in Westores with an ending and surprisingly with just 2 kills ! so not bloody too and that's so rare .
الان فى عالم اخر عالم مغامرات الفارس "دنك" و المرافق له " إيج " هذا الطفل العنيد المشاغب الملئ بالاسرار و المفاجات .
دنك الطويل كان قد تم ذكره عل لسان جوفرى فى صراع العروش انه من الفرسان الاقوياء الذى كان له صيت فى عصره و استطاع ان يصبح بسبب نبله و شجاعته من الفرسان الذى استحقوا مكانتهم فى كتاب " كتاب الاخوان " المتعلق ب كل العظماء الذين انضموا الى حراس الملوك و لكن هذا فى قصة اخرى لاننا هنا نتكلم عن بدايته فقط .
احداث القصة القصيرة بدات قبل 100 عام من احداث صراع العروش اثناء ما كان التارجريان فى الحكم و لكن بلا تنانين لانتهائهم بعد الحرب الكبيرة التى سميت ب "رقصة التنانين " و الذى بها انتهت معظم التنانين ب قتلهم .
The story events in century before the known game of thrones events while the Targarians were in power, but without dragons after most of them died in " Dance of the Dragons war " .
القصة تدور حول دنك الذى يريد ان يثبت نفسه ك فارس جدير بالاحترام ف يتجه الى " آشفورد " لديخل فى مسابقة مبارزة مع فرسان من العائلات الكبرى و فى طريقة بقابل الفتى "إيج" و يتخذه كمرافق له و تبدا الاحداث عندما يصل هناك و يقع فى مشكلة عند الاعتداء على احد امراء التارجريان ليقع تحت المحاكمة و تبدا الاحداث فى اخذ منعطف دموى لكن به خيانة و شرف و صداقة و نبل بين الفرسان توضح معنى ان تكون فارس محافظ عل نذورك .
The story is about Dunk, who wants to prove himself as a worthy knight so He heads to Ashford to enter a duel competition with knights from great families , in his way he meets Egg and takes him as his squire , When Aerion Targarian attack some poor people , Dunk stood up to him and that lead to a trial and events begin to take a bloody turn .
Story about betrayal , honor , friendship and nobility that proves the meaning of being a true knight.
قصص ممتعة جدا و لا تخلو من المفاجأت و الخيانة كما هو الحال فى ويستروس دائماً .
So exciting about this adventures and Ser Duncan the Tall .
July 26, 2025
This was a fun read.
February 13, 2022
"ومن يدري ماذا سيخبئ لنا الغد؟"
-السير آرلان عند كل غروب شمس.
- جوفري : هذا هو كتاب الأخوة الشهير كل البطولات العظيمة للحراس الملكيين العظماء.. السير آرثر داين "سيف الصباح" ... السير دانكن الطويل، أربع صفحات للسير دانكن! لابد أنّه كان رجلا فريدا
- جيمي لانستر : هذا ما يقولونه.
* الموسم الرابع من مسلسل صراع العروش الحلقة الأولى.
قبل 100 عام تقريبا من أحداث السلسلة التلفزيونية/الروائية المشهورة صراع العروش، تلك الفانتازيا الساحرة التي أدهشت الناس لسنوات عديدة، فجعلتهم يترقبون أحداثها بشغف كبير، ويتابعون التفاصيل حتى الصغيرة منها، يهتمون بأخبارها، حتى أن البعض وصف المسلسل المقتبس عن الروايات بأنه الأعظم في التاريخ.. قبل أن يقوم الكاتبان (الغبي والأغبى منه) بقتل المسلسل في المواسم الأخيرة.
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تبدأ أحداث قصتنا هذه، قصة السير دانكن الطويل وبداية مغامراته مع الفروسية مع مرافقه الوفي إيغ.
قصة ممتعة أرشحها لمحبي عالم جورج ر ر مارتن الساحر.
-السير آرلان عند كل غروب شمس.
- جوفري : هذا هو كتاب الأخوة الشهير كل البطولات العظيمة للحراس الملكيين العظماء.. السير آرثر داين "سيف الصباح" ... السير دانكن الطويل، أربع صفحات للسير دانكن! لابد أنّه كان رجلا فريدا
- جيمي لانستر : هذا ما يقولونه.
* الموسم الرابع من مسلسل صراع العروش الحلقة الأولى.
قبل 100 عام تقريبا من أحداث السلسلة التلفزيونية/الروائية المشهورة صراع العروش، تلك الفانتازيا الساحرة التي أدهشت الناس لسنوات عديدة، فجعلتهم يترقبون أحداثها بشغف كبير، ويتابعون التفاصيل حتى الصغيرة منها، يهتمون بأخبارها، حتى أن البعض وصف المسلسل المقتبس عن الروايات بأنه الأعظم في التاريخ.. قبل أن يقوم الكاتبان (الغبي والأغبى منه) بقتل المسلسل في المواسم الأخيرة.
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تبدأ أحداث قصتنا هذه، قصة السير دانكن الطويل وبداية مغامراته مع الفروسية مع مرافقه الوفي إيغ.
قصة ممتعة أرشحها لمحبي عالم جورج ر ر مارتن الساحر.
October 29, 2019
After that joke of a series finale of one of my favourite shows (yes, Game of Thrones), I found my interest in Westeros's history—for the most part, the rule of the Targaryens and their puzzling family tree—growing. That's when I came across this series of novellas by GRRM detailing the adventures of Dunk, a Hedge Knight and Egg, his squire.
I have spent hours scouring the web for A Song of Ice and Fire trivia and so I was surprised to see that Egg's identity is not known right away. Even then, the reveal was pretty spectacular.
I enjoyed this story so much! Unlike ASOIAF, where the Targaryens have been almost completely wiped out, this story takes place during the reign of Daeron II. It introduces us to the strong, kind and just Baelor Targaryen on the one hand, and the monstrous Aerion Targaryen on the other. This stark contrast reminds me of this Ser Barristan Selmy quote from A Storm of Swords—
"Every time a new Targaryen is born, he (King Jaehaerys) said, the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land."
Even when it comes to a short story, GRRM knows how to captivate readers. The story starts a little slow—if you've read GRRM before, you know this to be true of most of his works—and somewhere in the middle the pace quickens and before you know it, you're hooked. This books leaves you wanting more.
Dunk is an extremely likeable character. I thought he had a lot in common with Hodor and if this could have been some sort of life Hodor would've led had that incident never occurred.
Also, Egg is PRECIOUS. I can't wait to read the next books in the series.
In conclusion, I love the Targaryens.
I have spent hours scouring the web for A Song of Ice and Fire trivia and so I was surprised to see that Egg's identity is not known right away. Even then, the reveal was pretty spectacular.
I enjoyed this story so much! Unlike ASOIAF, where the Targaryens have been almost completely wiped out, this story takes place during the reign of Daeron II. It introduces us to the strong, kind and just Baelor Targaryen on the one hand, and the monstrous Aerion Targaryen on the other. This stark contrast reminds me of this Ser Barristan Selmy quote from A Storm of Swords—
"Every time a new Targaryen is born, he (King Jaehaerys) said, the gods toss the coin in the air and the world holds its breath to see how it will land."
Even when it comes to a short story, GRRM knows how to captivate readers. The story starts a little slow—if you've read GRRM before, you know this to be true of most of his works—and somewhere in the middle the pace quickens and before you know it, you're hooked. This books leaves you wanting more.
Dunk is an extremely likeable character. I thought he had a lot in common with Hodor and if this could have been some sort of life Hodor would've led had that incident never occurred.
Also, Egg is PRECIOUS. I can't wait to read the next books in the series.
In conclusion, I love the Targaryens.
May 9, 2019
4,25 stars - Audiobook - enjoyed hearing it while picknicking on the Maas. New characters, new adventures but a known world, the same of game of thrones.
December 27, 2024
Fun and uplifting.
October 12, 2023
This was very entertaining and fun to read. I missed this world.
Really loved following the characters. I don’t have to say anything about the world building and the writing (it’s GRRM).
I shouldn’t have put off reading this. Fans of ASOIAF, you must not miss this.
Really loved following the characters. I don’t have to say anything about the world building and the writing (it’s GRRM).
I shouldn’t have put off reading this. Fans of ASOIAF, you must not miss this.
December 26, 2015
Welcome one and all to The Hedge Knight book one of the remarkable prequel series to A Song of Ice and Fire. The Hedge Knight focuses on Dunk a young man whose master, friend, and mentor Ser Arlan of Pennytree has recently died. Dunk finds himself at a crossroads wondering if he should become a hedge knight like Ser Arlan or join a city watch for a simpler more stable life and future. Dunk decides to be a hedge knight. Dunk the Lunk as Ser Arlan affectionately called him took the moniker Ser Duncan the Tall and enters a tournament that ends up being far more important than any person could imagine.
I loved The Hedge Knight and the series title characters Dunk and Egg. They are really fun characters taking on the world around them from the point of view of a simple hedge knight and his squire. Dunk is a hard man not to like and his adventure starts with a bang. The tie ins from the main series are really enjoyable and it's interesting to see some famous characters rather than reading of their incredible reputation.
The Hedge Knight is a novella I'd recommend to any fan of ASOIAF.
I loved The Hedge Knight and the series title characters Dunk and Egg. They are really fun characters taking on the world around them from the point of view of a simple hedge knight and his squire. Dunk is a hard man not to like and his adventure starts with a bang. The tie ins from the main series are really enjoyable and it's interesting to see some famous characters rather than reading of their incredible reputation.
The Hedge Knight is a novella I'd recommend to any fan of ASOIAF.
July 6, 2017
I never knew how much I needed this until now!!! I have missed westeros so much and this was such a great way to see it from a different perspective and time! Dunk and Egg are the duo we deserve, I love them and their dynamic so much! This story felt so meaningful and I truly adored it, looking forward to seeing what these two get up to!!
October 22, 2014
A very interesting prelude to the Song of Ice & Fire series. I really liked the characters & it was interesting seeing the ancestors of other characters I've come to know so well.
November 8, 2012
Perhaps, I'm a bit biased, I can admit that. I love Westeros. I love A Song of Ice and Fire. I didn't give every book five stars, so I feel I'm reasonable enough. With that being said, I loved this short story.
My initial fear when I first heard of this story was that neither Dunk nor Egg, the two protagonists, would have anything to do with the main story in ASOIAF. That turns out to be not true, so I just wanted to put that out there. A lot of Daenery's great relatives make appearances and both the protagonists are actually some pretty important characters in the fictional history of this world. So that had me all smiles throughout my read.
It started off, and it felt very predictable, though still enjoyable, though in classic Martin fashion, he kind of flips everything on it's head and takes it all in a different, and way better direction than my simple mind could have imagined.
The one flaw is that there are a lot of names and it gets hard to keep track. If you're a big nut like me, it's handy to have a google tab open so you can look at sigils and family trees and see who is related to who and all that nerdy good stuff.
I can't wait to get started on the next one.
My initial fear when I first heard of this story was that neither Dunk nor Egg, the two protagonists, would have anything to do with the main story in ASOIAF. That turns out to be not true, so I just wanted to put that out there. A lot of Daenery's great relatives make appearances and both the protagonists are actually some pretty important characters in the fictional history of this world. So that had me all smiles throughout my read.
It started off, and it felt very predictable, though still enjoyable, though in classic Martin fashion, he kind of flips everything on it's head and takes it all in a different, and way better direction than my simple mind could have imagined.
The one flaw is that there are a lot of names and it gets hard to keep track. If you're a big nut like me, it's handy to have a google tab open so you can look at sigils and family trees and see who is related to who and all that nerdy good stuff.
I can't wait to get started on the next one.
July 5, 2024
2⭐️
I decided I will stop here. I am not interested in the characters and story enough to continue reading other novellas.
I decided I will stop here. I am not interested in the characters and story enough to continue reading other novellas.
August 21, 2024
The A Song of Ice and Fire books are usually associated with epic, high fantasy storytelling, whether it's the huge, sprawling scope of the main series or the grand tales of the Targaryen dynasty in
Fire & Blood
. That's why it's surprising and refreshing to read The Hedge Knight, a more "street-level" Westeros story that is much smaller in scope but no less well-told. The novella (the first of a trilogy) is set between the first two Blackfyre Rebellions during the reign of Daeron II Targaryen and follows Ser Duncan "the Tall," a newly-minted wandering hedge knight (sort of the western version of a ronin) searching for glory and honor, and the little orphan boy that becomes his squire as they attend the faithful Tourney at Ashford Meadow that will change the course of the Targaryen dynasty and the realm in general.
"A hedge knight is the truest kind of knight, Dunk. Other knights serve the lord's who keep them, or from whom they hold their lands, but we serve where we will, for men who's causes we believe in. Every knight swears to protect the weak and innocent, but we keep the vow best, I think."Throughout all the Westeros books, we see tales of famed knights like Jaime Lannister, Loras Tyrell, and Barristen Selmy, but in this, we not only get to see knighthood from the low-born perspective, but we see the ins-and-outs of tourneys and lists, and the daily work that it takes to be just a regular knight. And I couldn't help but love and root for Dunk and Egg, as they rub noses with legends and keep their dignity and honor. I'm a deep Ice and Fire fan, so I'm familiar with the time this takes place in, the events that this series surrounds, and the characters, but it's really cool to see it all dramatized, with simple but addictive writing. I liked it so much, I'm jumping directly into the next novella in the series!
"It may be that I've killed you with my lie. If so, I am sorry. I am doomed to some hell, I know. Likely one without wine."
He shuddered, and on that they parted, there in the cool soft rain.
November 3, 2015
Having read all of Martin's Song of Fire and Ice significantly faster than he's writing new ones, and considering he doesn't seem to be making much progress with the next one: four years between the last book and the next, I was at a bit of a loose end for my Westeros fix. Luckily Martin has already published a trio of prequel short stories. Prequel is stretching the definition as this first one is set approximately 100 years before the events of
A Game of Thrones
but the families and names from Westerosi history all sound a little familiar – the Targaryens are on the iron throne and the Baratheons are still glory-seeking tourney addicts.
The Hedge Knight is the first story of Dunk and Egg. Dunk, or Ser Duncan the Tall as he becomes known, is a hedge knight – so called because they are knights without land or master, generally poor, who often sleep in hedges – the final act of his own master, Ser Alan of Pennytree, was to knight his squire Dunk. As an otherwise unproven knight, he wants to make his fortune so he enters the tourney lists. Egg is the young lad who tags along after him, just wanting to be his squire. It doesn't take too long to work out Egg's back story.
In true Martin style, it doesn't take too long for fights to break out and trouble to kick off. Before you know it the tourney is over and Dunk's sense of honour has led him way out of his depth and having to duel against proper knights – he could almost be a Stark. The story is self-contained – although there are already two follow on stories that feature the same characters, there's no need to worry about Martin not writing the sequel in seven years time.
The Hedge Knight is the first story of Dunk and Egg. Dunk, or Ser Duncan the Tall as he becomes known, is a hedge knight – so called because they are knights without land or master, generally poor, who often sleep in hedges – the final act of his own master, Ser Alan of Pennytree, was to knight his squire Dunk. As an otherwise unproven knight, he wants to make his fortune so he enters the tourney lists. Egg is the young lad who tags along after him, just wanting to be his squire. It doesn't take too long to work out Egg's back story.
In true Martin style, it doesn't take too long for fights to break out and trouble to kick off. Before you know it the tourney is over and Dunk's sense of honour has led him way out of his depth and having to duel against proper knights – he could almost be a Stark. The story is self-contained – although there are already two follow on stories that feature the same characters, there's no need to worry about Martin not writing the sequel in seven years time.
April 19, 2023
"Are you mad? This man attacked my son!"
"This man protected the weak, as all true knights must."
Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall 🔥
Every time I read this, I like it more. Really stoked they're adapting it, unlike most things,I think fleshing it out could make it even more powerful.
"This man protected the weak, as all true knights must."
Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall 🔥
Every time I read this, I like it more. Really stoked they're adapting it, unlike most things,I think fleshing it out could make it even more powerful.
August 4, 2016
Aha... If this was meant to prove something; it would *certainly* be that I'm doomed to sink deeper and deeper into the world of A Song of Ice and Fire. This short novella carries everything I loved in the series. Starting with the romanticism and the silky-smooth narrative, then the complex characters, great plot and the serenity that hovers when you finish up a great story.
January 29, 2019
قصد نداشتم این کتاب را بگیرم/بخوانم، اما به اصرار همراهم که میخواست برام هدیه بگیره، گرفتمش.
فکر کنم در کمتر از پنج صفحه اول، جذبم کرد. واقعا نثر جذاب و روانی داشت. تصویرگریهای زیبا هم به جذابیت داستان اضافه کرد. تجربهی خواندن یک فانتزی با تصویرگریهای مرتبط و زیبا، واقعا لذتبخش است. خیلی سریع خوانده شد.
فکر کنم در کمتر از پنج صفحه اول، جذبم کرد. واقعا نثر جذاب و روانی داشت. تصویرگریهای زیبا هم به جذابیت داستان اضافه کرد. تجربهی خواندن یک فانتزی با تصویرگریهای مرتبط و زیبا، واقعا لذتبخش است. خیلی سریع خوانده شد.
July 7, 2016
A very nice piece of art about Chivalry, Nobility, Courage, Prowess and Passion . The accidents taking place here are about 100 years before what we read in (A Song of Ice and Fire). I really liked it and did love the spirit it was written with as it goes in complete harmony with the other books and with (The World of Ice and Fire).
This story is about how Dunk (Ser Duncan the Tall) met Egg (Aegon V afterwards) the Son of Maekar I and the Brother of Maester Aemon :). and How they started their journey in the world of chivalry.
I liked also the sketches in the book, after starting reading it i discovered that there is also a comic book about the same story and it seems that it'd be the next thing to search for and read.
September 28, 2013
A great one-day read.
In the medieval setting of Westeros -about a century before Ice and Fire- Dunk, the hedge knight, aspires to be acknowledged as equal to other knights of the realm. He takes part in a tournament where renowned knights of the Seven Kingdoms, the Kingsguard and royalty (we get to see Targaryens at play) compete as well.
Amidst the jousting and the acts of bravery on the field, a minor quarrel escalates to a sentence of death, which finds the hedge knight in its center. The trial of the seven is the way things will be resolved, with unexpected results for everyone.
I've enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to fans of the author, as well as to those of medieval fantasy in general. Although knowledge of the Houses' names can be helpful, the reader can easily follow the narration without it.
In the medieval setting of Westeros -about a century before Ice and Fire- Dunk, the hedge knight, aspires to be acknowledged as equal to other knights of the realm. He takes part in a tournament where renowned knights of the Seven Kingdoms, the Kingsguard and royalty (we get to see Targaryens at play) compete as well.
Amidst the jousting and the acts of bravery on the field, a minor quarrel escalates to a sentence of death, which finds the hedge knight in its center. The trial of the seven is the way things will be resolved, with unexpected results for everyone.
I've enjoyed it a lot and would recommend it to fans of the author, as well as to those of medieval fantasy in general. Although knowledge of the Houses' names can be helpful, the reader can easily follow the narration without it.
June 24, 2015
I really love ASOFAI so this biased review should be taken with a pillar of salt.
Loved it. More knights of Westeros and a jousting tourney made for a great read. This is the first of three novellas about Aegon Targaryen aka Egg and his squiring for Ser Duncan a hedge knight.
Fun read and an absolute must for fans of the series. Not sure why I waited so long.
Loved it. More knights of Westeros and a jousting tourney made for a great read. This is the first of three novellas about Aegon Targaryen aka Egg and his squiring for Ser Duncan a hedge knight.
Fun read and an absolute must for fans of the series. Not sure why I waited so long.
April 25, 2013
Now I get the appeal Sansa Stark feels when reading of tales from chivalrous Knights and their brave deeds, even the brutal battle scenes seems magical and romantic. With Dunk aka Ser Duncan the Tall, I get what a "True Knight" is supposed to be like, even though he's nothing more than a Hedge Knight, he is tall and handsome and brave and protects the weak and so dreamy!
The tale is based in the land of Westeros, 100 years before the tales of Ice and Fire began, when the Targaryans were the masters of the realm. Dunk is the underdog, newly made Knight in search honest work and at least one victory in a tourney. This particular tourney attracted all the noble families - Lannister, Baratheon, Dondarrion and even the Targaryen Princes. Overall it was Dunk from Fleabottom's innocence and strong belief in what a Knight should be that won him the friendship and admiration of the High Born and a very special squire.
Love this tale!!
The tale is based in the land of Westeros, 100 years before the tales of Ice and Fire began, when the Targaryans were the masters of the realm. Dunk is the underdog, newly made Knight in search honest work and at least one victory in a tourney. This particular tourney attracted all the noble families - Lannister, Baratheon, Dondarrion and even the Targaryen Princes. Overall it was Dunk from Fleabottom's innocence and strong belief in what a Knight should be that won him the friendship and admiration of the High Born and a very special squire.
Love this tale!!
February 9, 2015
I listened to the audiobook version of The Hedge Knight, and it's worth mentioning that the narrator did a really good job.
The first half was somewhat slow, though it was just the build up for the rest of the story. After the first half the storyline gears up until the very end with lots of intrigues. All in all I can say that I enjoyed reading this short story, and I plan on reading the other dunk and egg's adventures.
What I'd probably remember from the book is the following quote - "Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall" :)
4/5
The first half was somewhat slow, though it was just the build up for the rest of the story. After the first half the storyline gears up until the very end with lots of intrigues. All in all I can say that I enjoyed reading this short story, and I plan on reading the other dunk and egg's adventures.
What I'd probably remember from the book is the following quote - "Dunk the lunk, thick as a castle wall" :)
4/5
September 14, 2017
I miss reading his books, so this is a great find. All the old favorite house names brought to life again, House Targaryen, House Baratheon and many more. Lots of action, a great little story. On to the next one in the Tales of Dunk and Egg :)
May 6, 2018
The Hedge Knight (The Tales of Dunk and Egg #1)
First story in the Dunk and Egg's series, where we meet the two main characters. In this short novella we got a bit of everything that makes Martin's books so good, including a small portion of epicness.
First story in the Dunk and Egg's series, where we meet the two main characters. In this short novella we got a bit of everything that makes Martin's books so good, including a small portion of epicness.
May 14, 2018
The story of Ser Duncan the Tall and his squire, Egg, brother to maester Aemon Targaryen.
Amazing set of events in the world of "a Song of Ice and Fire".
Amazing set of events in the world of "a Song of Ice and Fire".
September 21, 2023
learn the story of the split of the green apple fossoways and the red apple fossoways! and so much more!
i loved this as a lighthearted followup to rereading the five books and grinned the entire time i was reading it. if you love the world of ASOIAF you should read this.
i loved this as a lighthearted followup to rereading the five books and grinned the entire time i was reading it. if you love the world of ASOIAF you should read this.
September 7, 2017
Fans of George R. R. Martin’s most loved series, A Song of Ice and Fire, are always looking for more tales set in the world we adore so much. Being such a fan myself, The Hedge Knight was a must read.
The Tales of Dunk and Egg take place around one hundred years prior to the complicated story known as A Song of Ice and Fire. The Hedge Knight is the first of the prelude stories. These tales are not a necessity to understand the main series, but they’re a lot of fun for those fans who wish for a little bit more.
I’ll be completely honest about this story – I thought I’d be giving three stars. When the story started, I wasn’t as pulled in as I had hope to be. In fact, it took a while before the story pulled me under. However, once things started to move I found I was quickly won over. In fact, I went from strolling along to powering my way through to see how the end played out. Much like A Song of Ice and Fire, I went from ‘this is okay’ to ‘I am rather addicted’. It grabs you without you realising, pulling you in deep.
Despite being a short story, The Hedge Knight is a typical George R. R. Martin story. There is no denying the author of this work, the tell-tale trademarks being clear. I do not need to list out the George R. R. Martin trademarks – fans know what I’m talking about – and all are here in some way. Not all things are not as explicit as they are in A Song of Ice and Fire, but all the usual elements are simmering away in this little tale.
You’re guaranteed to be addicted to this little story, left wanting more Dunk and Egg tales.
The Tales of Dunk and Egg take place around one hundred years prior to the complicated story known as A Song of Ice and Fire. The Hedge Knight is the first of the prelude stories. These tales are not a necessity to understand the main series, but they’re a lot of fun for those fans who wish for a little bit more.
I’ll be completely honest about this story – I thought I’d be giving three stars. When the story started, I wasn’t as pulled in as I had hope to be. In fact, it took a while before the story pulled me under. However, once things started to move I found I was quickly won over. In fact, I went from strolling along to powering my way through to see how the end played out. Much like A Song of Ice and Fire, I went from ‘this is okay’ to ‘I am rather addicted’. It grabs you without you realising, pulling you in deep.
Despite being a short story, The Hedge Knight is a typical George R. R. Martin story. There is no denying the author of this work, the tell-tale trademarks being clear. I do not need to list out the George R. R. Martin trademarks – fans know what I’m talking about – and all are here in some way. Not all things are not as explicit as they are in A Song of Ice and Fire, but all the usual elements are simmering away in this little tale.
You’re guaranteed to be addicted to this little story, left wanting more Dunk and Egg tales.
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